Igor K.

Igor K.

Data Engineer

Zagreb, Croatia
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About Me

Igor is an expert Data Engineer who provides solutions and expertise for data strategy, architecture, infrastructure, and execution, while supporting various data needs on projects. He focuses on data aggregation and data visualization, refining raw data from different sources into targeted, valuable data assets for consumption in a streamlined and controlled process for clients. Igor embraces data-focused best practices in optimizing data flow and data pipeline architecture.

Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior Data Engineer
2021 - Present (3 years)
Remote
  • Delivering data warehouse and ETL solutions as part of an Agile team using advanced Machine Learning techniques to improve performance and processes.

  • Helping build and improve infrastructure, application, and performance development and ensuring tight security including data encryption, security groups, and environment scanning.

  • Ensuring high-quality deliverables and implementing DevOps and security best practices in fast-paced environments.

IN2data Data Science Company
IN2data Data Science Company
COO
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Built and led a high-performing data team to deliver predictive modeling and Big Data analytics solutions on projects.

  • Drove processes to design, build, and launch new dashboards, data models, and data pipelines into production for clients.

  • Provided technical leadership in data engineering practices, delivering projects with a degree of quality.

Sunoptos
Sunoptos
Founder & Director | Technical Lead
2013 - Present (11 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Creating and maintaining data pipelines for clients and organizing and manipulating large datasets to meet requirements.

  • Implementing process improvements, automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and improving infrastructure for greater scalability.

  • Liaising with different stakeholders to ensure greater functionality in data systems and resolving all data-related technical issues.

Zagrebačka banka (UniCredit Group)
Zagrebačka banka (UniCredit Group)
Head of Credit Risk Modeling
2010 - 2013 (3 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Built and managed infrastructure required for credit risk modeling from different sources within the bank.

  • Wrote maintainable, performant code and maintained data pipelines for different project applications.

  • Expanded the bank's data infrastructure at scale and maintained the data warehouse with high-quality data.

Raiffeisen Bank
Raiffeisen Bank
Senior Statistician
2007 - 2010 (3 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Developed statistical modules and trending rules to monitor and analyze bank transactions and processes.

  • Developed, implemented, and maintained different statistical tools used in supporting method lifecycle activities.

  • Implemented statistical models and data analysis tools to improve the quality and efficiency of banking processes.

Optimalica
Optimalica
Owner | Senior Data Analyst
2004 - 2006 (2 years)
Zagreb, Croatia
  • Evaluated complex datasets for new opportunities and complex issues and transformed data for specific functions.

  • Conducted exploratory data analysis processes and created data visualizations using modern presentation guides.

  • Escalated, prioritized, and resolved data quality issues on projects.

Portfolio

Data Team Lead
Data Team Lead

Led the data team to develop a new credit risk data mart for a bank. Worked on system architecture, data modeling, ETL development, and BI dashboard. The system is still in use after 12 years.

Team Lead
Team Lead

Designed and implemented a fraud detection system for the Ministry of Agriculture, handling tasks on system architecture, data modeling, ingestion, analysis, and predictive modeling.

Data Team Lead
Data Team Lead

Produced BI solutions for a beauty tech company, implementing system architecture, data modeling, ingestion, and dashboard design.

Education

PhD Candidate in Information Sciences
PhD Candidate in Information Sciences
University of Zagreb - Croatia
2007 - 2009 (2 years)
MSc Economics
MSc Economics
Universita di Bologna
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
BSc Economics
BSc Economics
University of Zagreb - Croatia
1997 - 2002 (5 years)